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Discusses 921217 Meeting at Region IV Re Radiation Protection Program at Plant.Meeting Summary W/Attachments & List of Attendees Encl
ML20126E845
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Site: Arkansas Nuclear  Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 12/23/1992
From: Beach A
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To: Yelverton J
ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
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NUDOCS 9212300011
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DEC 2 3 I Docket Nos.56-313 50-368 License Nos. OfR-51 NPF-6 Entergy ligeroiions, fee.

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a. W. Yeivertofi, Vice President Operations, Arkansas Nuclear One Route 3, Box 137G Russellville, Arkansas 72801 Gentlemen:

This refers to the meeting, open to public observation, conducted at Entergy i)perations, Inc.'s request in the Region IV office on December 17, 1992.

This meeting related to the radiation protection program at Arkansas Nuclear One and was attended by those on the enclosed Attendance List.

The subjects discussed at thic meeting are described in the enclosed Meeting Summary.

It is our opinion that this meeting was beneficial and has provided a better understanding of the actions taken or planned to improve performance in the area of radiation protection.

In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice,' Part 2 Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.

Should you have any questions concerning this matter, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

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Entergy Operations, Inc.

ATTN:

Donald C. Hintz, President &

Chief Operating Officer P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, Mississippi 39286 Entergy Operations, Inc.

ATTN: John R. McGaha, Vice President Operations Support P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, Mississippi 39286 Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway ATIN:

Robert B. McGehee, Esq.

P.O. Box 651 Jackson, Mississippi 39205 Entergy Operations, Inc.

ATIN:

R. A. Fenech, General Manager Plant.0perations Route 3, Box 137G Russellville, Arkansas 72801 Entergy Operations, Inc.

ATTN: James J. Fisicaro Director, Licensing Route 3, Box 137G Russellville, Arkansas 72801 HonorableJJoe W. Phillips County Judge of Pope County Pope County Courthouse Russellville, Arkansas 72801 Winston & Strawn ATIN: Nicholas S. Reynolds, Esq.

1400 L Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C.

20005-3502 Arkansas Department of Health ATIN: Ms. Greta Dicus, Director Division of Radiation Control and Emergency-Management 4815 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3867 B&W Nuclear Technologies ATTH:

Robert B. Borsum Licensing Representative 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 Rockville, Maryland 20852

Entergy Operations, Inc.. Admiral Kinnaird R. McKee, USN (Ret) 214 South Morris Street 0xford, Maryland 21654 ABB Combustion Engineering Nuclear Power ATTN:

Charles B. Brinkman Manager, Washington Nuclear Operations 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 330 Rockville, Maryland 20852

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MEETING

SUMMARY

Licensee:

Entergy Operations,.Inc.

Facility:

Arkansas Nuclear One License No.: DPR-51; NPF-6 Docket No.:

50-313; 50-368

Subject:

Radiation Protection The licensee summarized for NRC management the initiatives taken since the meeting on May 31, 1992, to improve performance of the radiation protection program and results obtained in the areas of personnel' radiation exposure, personnel contamination, and control of radioactive materials. Other topics discussed were: management's assessments and conclusion regarding the program and future plans to further enhance the radiation protection program.

Attachments:

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Attendance List 2.

Licensee Presentation (NRC distribution only)

1 ATTACHMENT 1 ATTENDANCE LIST Attendance at the technical meeting between Entergy Operations, Inc., and NRC on December 17, 1992, in the Region IV office:

LICENSEE S. R. Cotton, Manager, Radiation Protection / Radioactive Waste R. J. King, Supervisor, Licensing J. D. Vandergrift, Plant. Manager, Unit 1 NRC-T. P. Gwynn, Deputy Director, Division of Reactor Projects J. P. Jaudon, Deputy Director, Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards W. D. Johnson, Chief, Section A, Division of Reactor Projects K. M. Kennedy, Project Engineer, Division of Reactor Projects B. Murray, Chief, Facilities Inspection Program, Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards L. T. Ricketson, Senior Radiation Specialist, Facilities Inspection Program Section, Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards L. J. Smith, Senior Resident Inspector, Arkansas Nuclear One*

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INTRODUCTION JIM FISICARO JIM VANDERGRIFT II.

RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION SHERRIE COTTON l

INITIATIVES Organization I

Projects and programs Facility upgrades l

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Operators are "self monitoring" l

Solid waste goal improvements Plant radiation status board at RCA l

access effectively utilized I

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Radwaste Building and Equipment Use of" Low Dose" and "No Loitering" blinking signs l

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I OBJECTIVE: To effect cultural changes to enhance continuing improvement in radiation i

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Communicate management expectations I

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Continue downward trends in exposure I

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